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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19 when Serena goes to meet Tom on Saturday, how early is she?

2. In Chapter 20, what does Max give Serena after talking to Chas Mount?

3. In Chapter 15 when Serena awakes in Tom's flat, what sounds does she hear?

4. In Chapter 17, how long do Tom and Serena spend in Maschler's office?

5. In Chapter 13, how long has it been since Serena has seen Shirley?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, why does Sebastian think that his wife is quite an actress?

2. What does Serena think about Tom's story Probable Adultery?

3. What does Serena do at the end of Chapter 17 after leaving her sister and her boyfriend?

4. In Chapter 20, what statement does Tom make to the papers?

5. In Chapter 13, what is Serena thinking about Shirley?

6. In Chapter 14, how does Tom react when Serena tells him that she did not get an English degree?

7. How does Tom know Shirley Shilling?

8. In Chapter 15, how does Serena spend her weekends?

9. In Chapter 17, what does Tom confess over lunch before the holidays?

10. In Chapter 11, through what process does Serena's letter to Haley follow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After Tony’s death Serena feels betrayed. Why does Serena feel betrayed when her affair with Tony ends? How does that sense of betrayal turn into devotion? Why?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 3

Serena’s job is a threat to the relationship that Serena has with Tom. Why is Serena’s job a threat to her relationship with Tom? What other things are a threat to the relationship? How do Serena and Tom overcome these threats?

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